Mexican Red Quinoa Bowls Recipe

Name: Mexican Red Quinoa Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked red quinoa; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup green onion, chopped; 1/2 a red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen is fine); 2/3 cup canned black beans (rinsed); 2 teaspoons taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper; 3/4 cup salsa; 1/2 cup water (optional); 1 green onion (to garnish); 8 sliced black olives (to garnish); 4 lime wedges (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked red quinoa
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 a red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen is fine)
2/3 cup canned black beans (rinsed)
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup water (optional)
1 green onion (to garnish)
8 sliced black olives (to garnish)
4 lime wedges (to garnish)

1
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Stir in the garlic, red pepper, and green onion and cook until the pepper softens, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Stir in the quinoa, beans, taco seasoning, oregano, cumin and salsa.
4
Add water to thin it out if it is too thick/sticky (this depends on if you use a runny salsa or a thick and chunky one).
5
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook for 2 minutes more to warm up the additional ingredients.
7
Serve hot in a bowl, topped with black olives, green onion and a lime wedge.
8
Make sure you tell everyone to squeeze the lime over the quinoa as this really finishes off the dish and boosts the flavors.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked red quinoa, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup green onion, chopped, 1/2 a red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Red Quinoa Bowls falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Red Quinoa Bowls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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